Safaris Travel Guide
Guidebooks
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Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris
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Since 1994, when Nelson Mandela spearheaded its peaceful transition to democracy, South Africa has become one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world. And it's not difficult to see why. The country is stable and affordable, with an excellent infrastructure; friendly, interesting, amazingly diverse people; and enough stunning sights, sounds, scenery, and attractions to make even the most jaded traveler sit up and take notice. And nearly everybody speaks English—a huge bonus for international visitors.
Safaris Hotels
Accommodations range from fairly basic huts to the ultimate in luxury at most of the private camps. The advantage of a private lodge (apart from superb...read more
Things To Do in Safaris
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Safaris
- Cape Town & Namibia IExplore
- Essence of South Africa (12-Day) IExplore
- South Africa - Black Culture Experience — $3,259 IExplore
- Essence of South Africa (14-Day) — $12,790 IExplore
- South Africa Experience — $4,149 IExplore
Safaris Experiences
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Big Game. You're guaranteed to see big game—including the Big Five—both in national parks and at many private lodges.... Read more
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When setting a budget, consider how much you want to spend and keep in mind three things: your flight, the actual safari costs, and extras. You... Read more
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There's no substitute for a knowledgeable tour operator or travel agent who specializes in Africa. These specialists look out for your best interests... Read more
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Most safari operators and private game reserves don't accept children under a certain age, usually under eight, but sometimes the age limit is... Read more
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Do you picture yourself zipping from camp to camp in a tiny Cessna, getting a bird's-eye view of a water hole? Or inspecting an animal track... Read more
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Also called the /Xam, the hunter-gatherer San (Bushmen) have a culture that dates back more than 20,000 years, and their genetic origins are... Read more
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· Forums Trip Reports
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My husband and I live in Cape Town and it has been our home for the past 25 years – I am from the England.
Most vacations we travel to some far away land with lots of advice from all you guys o Read more -
Including international travel from the US and transfers between parks and countries, the entire duration of this trip is about 3 weeks total.
I did the nontraditional part at the start of the trip, bu Read more
·South Africa Forum
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At a vaguely spur of the moment , as we say here in Yankeeland, we are consdeiring a Mid-late 2013 September trip to CapeTown, Londolozi, and one other game park, not self -drive, destination) (Or, perhaps Read more
